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Find Montgomery County Arrest Records

Montgomery County Arrest Records are public records that contain an individual's criminal history record which are available in Montgomery County, Maryland. They are maintained and available for public request from a number of government agencies, from Federal, Maryland State, and Montgomery County level law enforcement agencies, including the local Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Montgomery County Court. Arrest Records contain an individual's arrests, arrest searches, inquiries, warrants, reports, logs, and mug shots.

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Search Public Arrest Records in Montgomery County, MD

Arrests for felonies, misdemeanors, and both criminal and civil charges are available Montgomery County public record searches that are included in the Arrest Record. They may also contain pending Montgomery County, MD warrants, fines, or monetary restitution for an arrest or conviction, and charges that have been dismissed or for which the individual was acquitted. If an arrest led to a conviction, the Montgomery County Arrest Record may list the sentence, court records, court case information, and any incarceration. An Arrest Record will also show if an individual is on the Maryland sex offender registry.

Where to get Montgomery County Arrest Records

Arrest Records are part of a broader criminal record, which includes an individual's entire criminal history, including Montgomery County, Maryland arrests, charges, convictions, and incarcerations. These records are typically kept by the Montgomery County Court, Montgomery County Police Department, Montgomery County Clerk's Office, and certain Federal Agencies.

Public Records Information

Montgomery County Arrest Records contain personal and public information about the individual, including their full name, date of birth, and known aliases and are available as part of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The record also contains the individual's age at the time of the arrest. Many Montgomery County Arrest Records include a photograph or mugshot, fingerprints, and a description of identifying marks or tattoos.

Montgomery County, Maryland Criminal Background Checks

Reviewing Arrest Records is an important part of performing a Montgomery County background check. Most employers use background checks as part of their hiring process, and some are required by law to run a background check before hiring anyone, however these must be in compliance with the Credit Reporting Act as public records requests contain sensitive information. Landlords in Montgomery County, Maryland may also use Arrest Records to assess potential renters but must adhere to strict Maryland information privacy laws. Arrest Records may also be used by credit and consumer reporting agencies, post-secondary schools, the military, Maryland foster care services, firearms sellers, and MD driver's license offices to screen criminal history.